Joint inflammation is a problem and may require a reduction in impact activities for children with sickle cell anemia.
Sickle cell anemia is one of a group of inherited disorders known as sickle cell disease. It affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
Red blood cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood vessels.
In sickle cell anemia, some red blood cells are shaped like sickles or crescent moons.
These sickle cells also become rigid and sticky, which can slow or block blood flow.
Symptoms of sickle cell anemia
Stem cell or bone marrow transplants are the only cure for sickle cell disease, but they're not done very often because of the significant risks involved.
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